Nichols Veterinary Clinic

I’ve been coming here for over 20 years… I love all the vets here. but there is a new Dr who is just amazing!!, his name is Dr Gonzalez… and he will be my cat Maizy and my dog Kita’s main Dr… he is so friendly and great with her. really takes his time… Nichols has been around forever. there building might not be that fancy. but they all love the animals unconditionally… and they can keep there prices low. .for me. there is no other vet!

I just went there today for a second opinion on my dog. At 8 years old she started having seizures, I went to a different vet. initially, and got the feeling there concern was more financially motivated, rather then my canines health.
I got a same day appointment, and met with Dr. Gonzales. He had a great bedside manner with my dog. All the while explaining all of my options and possibilities. Dr. Gonzales was very good to get my dog on a medication plan, and blood work at a reasonable price. I cannot say anything bad about my experience today. From the time I walked in, till the time I cashed out (the final bill was very reasonable) I had great customer service.
BTW, don’t be fooled by the industrial look of the facility. Lol, it’s clean and friendly inside.

Still love this Vet. Our pup has had a run of random ailments and issues, and I am so glad I have Nichols to help us through. The prices are reasonable (his flea and heartworm preventative are cheaper here than online) and the two surgeries he’s had went extremely well, and didn’t cost an arm and a leg.
Almost every time we’ve gone in, we’ve got a different doctor, but they’ve all been great with Clyde and efficient but thorough. This last time, when I called ahead they warned that there may be a wait as they were shortstaffed, but I know they did a great job keeping everyone moving along. (it was about an hour total, in and out, for a minor puncture wound from a dog bite-​no stitches)
They do a great job of letting me know what I can do at home to treat him (allergies, of course) and don’t seem too concerned with making me buy medication from them (aside from some nominally priced antibiotics when necessary) They took time at ‘shot time’ to go over his activities and recommend an additional bordatella vax halfway through the year (Which I had read was a good idea for dogs that go to dog parks/​daycare/​kennels, like mine) so I appreciate their attention to this detail.
I’ve never seen the team members be anything but welcoming and accomodating, even when it seems like they’ve been very busy.

The other reviews are just about spot on regarding the one «curtly tempered» receptionist to the creepy cinder block building and the wait times.
I do find this vet to be one of the most reasonably priced anywhere in Michigan! They will not push you to buy unnecessary vaccines — depending on the lifestyle of each family!-and have always worked with our families budget.
That being said, I took the time to research my animals real needs. My dog gets all shots/​heartworm test and «chews» as recommended.
My cat spayed/​declawed and «kitten» vaccinations, hasn’t had the need of a vet in the last 11 years– I attribute this to the exceptional care she received as a kitten at this vet.
The office has, in the past, ordered special diet/​allergy food’s for my pets at a lowered value than nearby pet stores. That is convenient.
Their euthanasia prices/​packages are higher-​priced and meager compared to other vets nearby.
Emergency/​surgery prices cannot be beat!

Dr Bilbrey is amazing! I had two special need Yorkies. Dr. Bilbrey provided both with the best care I would have asked for. So many times we thought we were going to lose our boys & she saved them. The woman is a saint!

Was very happy with our first time visit here. Everyone was friendly and efficient minus one girl at the desk. She seemed snotty when I walked up and asked my name.
Megan made that all better though. She was super friendly and very professional. She will go far with that attitude, the other girl (don’t know her name, other than a tattoo on her chest) she won’t get far in life with that poor demeanor. I hear McDonald’s is hiring. Because we want only cheerful people where we take our precious animals to!

Before this place was sold I went to it many times and was happy with it. After it sold I went a few times but could tell they were out just to get money. My dog at 11 years old they wanted to neuter said he would have health issues otherwise. Guess since I am a single older woman they thought they could tell me anything. They just talked themself out of a good customer. My dog is now over 14 and doing fairly well except needing his teeth cleaned each year now. He is a BiChon Poodple and are known for this problem. I would recommend looking for another vet.

One rude staff member at the front desk and waited almost an hour for my appointment. But in the end they took care of our pup and the cost was good. I appreciate the honesty of the vet.

Nichols Veterinary Clinic is by far the worst, unprofessional, dirty, animal hospital I have ever been to. A good amount of the technicians there are not licensed. This means a teenager could just grab a syringe and stick your pet with who knows what.
The staff is anything but friendly, and they are always trying to sell you everything on the menu. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place like the plague. Please.

Our Lab went through a really scary ordeal over the weekend. Since the vet was closed, and it wasn’t exactly an emergency situation, we spent a lot of time online trying to diagnose the dog.
We pretty much narrowed her illness down to Old Age Vestibulitis. We also read a ton of horror stories of vets that were very quick to euthanize dogs with this condition when it isn’t necessary.
What a relief when we took the dog to Nichols and she was diagnosed with Vestibulitis, and we were not pushed to have unnecessary tests or treatments done. They gave us advice, and slowly but surely, our girl is getting better. Luckily, our fears of suggested euthanasia or a barrage of unneeded tests were for nothing.

Took care of my puppy in a time of need and did not ream me on the price.

I agree, do not let the looks of the building and location deter you. The staff are great and the prices are even better. I am a cat owner and do not get my cats shots as they are indoor cats. This is the only vet I know off that will do a declaw or sterilization without making you spend hundreds of dollars on shots.

Don’t let the tiny old cinder block building deter you! I would recommend this place to anyone in search of a vet at a reasonable rate. Dr. Karalambo (Dr. K) is wonderful– she helped save my 15-​year-​old cat who had a urinary blockage, which I can’t thank her enough for! Brenna, who is a vet-​tech, is also great, and a close friend of the family. The staff here were nothing but helpful and supportive when we had to put my other cat to sleep a couple months ago, which we were not expecting to do. They even sent my family a card in the mail. I will continue taking my pets here as long as I’m living in the area!